Sanction Screening Analyst

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Sanctions Screening Executive to support compliance operations by reviewing and analyzing sanction alerts for SWIFT and domestic payment transactions. The role involves identifying true matches, reducing false positives, and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and SLAs.

Key Responsibilities

• Review system-generated sanctions alerts for SWIFT and domestic payment transactions
• Perform name screening and matching analysis against global sanctions lists
• Identify and differentiate between true matches and false positives
• Validate alerts based on customer/business activity and contextual data
• Suggest and implement ignore rules/patterns to reduce repetitive false alerts
• Ensure all alerts are processed and closed within defined SLA timelines
• Escalate potential matches or suspicious cases to compliance teams
• Maintain accurate documentation and audit-ready case notes

Core Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Sanctions Screening and AML Compliance
• Experience with alert review and transaction monitoring systems
• Expertise in name screening, fuzzy logic, and matching techniques
• Good understanding of risk assessment and decision-making frameworks
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and documentation abilities
• High attention to detail and ability to meet strict SLAs

Qualifications

• Graduate (Commerce / Finance preferred)
• 1–5 years of experience in Sanctions Screening / AML / Compliance
• Certifications like ACAMS / ICA are preferred